Cyber Conundrum: Duo Nabbed for High-Stakes Investment Fraud

Two individuals from Rajasthan were arrested for defrauding a Delhi resident of over Rs 21 lakh by promising high returns on online investments. The accused used prepaid tasks and other fabricated charges to extract money. An investigation uncovered a complex money trail leading to their capture.

In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan's Sikar district for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of over Rs 21 lakh under the guise of lucrative online investments.

Authorities identified the accused as Narender, 24, and Prem Prakash, alias Lovely, 38, from whom they recovered two mobile phones and crucial digital evidence. The complainant was persuaded into transferring money with promises of high returns, while additional fees under various pretexts were extracted.

Action was initiated when an e-FIR was registered at the Central district Cyber Police Station. Investigators tracked suspicious financial transactions to uncover the fraud's money trail, eventually leading to the duo's arrest. Efforts are ongoing to identify additional suspects involved in the scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)